Question

Which type of molecules forms aggregate through a self-assembly process that is driven by the hydrophobic effect?

(a) Electrophilic

(b) Nucleophilic

(c) Ambiphilic

(d) None of the mentioned

The question was asked during an interview.

Query is from Molecular Aggregation topic in chapter Materials and their Properties of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Ambiphilic

The explanation: Ambiphilic molecules form aggregate through a self-assembly process that is driven by the hydrophobic effect. Molecular self-assembly is the process by which molecules adopt a defined arrangement without guidance or management from an outside source.